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July 20, 2026
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Application Penetration Tester

Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
$62K/yr - $141K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading consulting firm that works with a variety of clients, including Fortune 100 companies. They are seeking an Application Penetration Tester to validate security controls and conduct various types of penetration testing while developing reports and communicating findings to stakeholders.
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Responsibilities

  • Work with a wide variety of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, to validate security controls and incident response through offensive security operations, including application penetration testing
  • Perform web application security testing, network penetration testing, and cloud penetration testing
  • Develop comprehensive and accurate reports, and presentations for both technical and executive audiences
  • Conduct security testing lifecycles in Windows and *nix environments
  • Communicate findings and strategy to client stakeholders, including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel
  • Perform innovative research and promote an environment of innovation and knowledge sharing
  • Apply security testing and penetration testing techniques and mindset to a wide range of projects, become part of a team of security enthusiasts that perform cutting-edge research, and promote an environment of innovation and knowledge sharing

Qualification

Required

  • 1+ years of experience conducting application penetration testing
  • Experience with scripting or coding in Python, Go, or Bash
  • Experience working in a Windows environment and with Active Directory attack path enumeration
  • Experience with C2 frameworks, including Cobalt Strike, Mythic, or Havoc
  • Knowledge of network vulnerability assessments, web application security testing, network penetration testing, or red teaming
  • HS diploma or GED

Preferred

  • Experience working in a commercial environment, and with Burp Suite Professional
  • Experience deploying infrastructure in cloud environments
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or a related field
  • BSCP, OSWA, OSWE, OSCP, CRTO, GPEN, GXPN, OSCE, or GWAPT Certification

Benefits

  • Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Work-life programs
  • Dependent care
  • Recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values
  • Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs
  • Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
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Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
Glassdoor
3.9
Founded in 1914
Mclean, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://www.boozallen.com